Santa Fe selects Dun to oversee Chicago track elevation
Mr James Dun chief engineer of the Santa Fe is chosen to supervise elevating several tracks at Chicago Crossing Sixteenth Street. The assignment covers total expense apportionment and all work under city direction with Dun dictating cost sharing and project control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dmr
James Dun
Santa Fe
Wieht
Sixteenth Street
Chicago
Cumihernie
Sante Pe
Thiy City
Dan
Che Ried
Tin
Fragmentary Report On Haneie Realpers Treks and Tangled Deals
A garbled OCR fragment recounts tensions over a railway ticket broker dispute. It alludes to Dealings with Glenn, a secretive tick action, and alleged pressures from brokers and a brokerage loan system. Names and specifics are unclear, but references to a railroad office and redemption issues appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn
Boyd Falgend
Tim
Unite
Momus
Cerna
Glenn Fir
Tle
Among Railroad Men Engineering Work in City Feb Likely Start
Mr James Dun chief engineer of the Amrhison Tupehwa state Fe reports work to elevate the Sixteenth Street bridge will begin early in September. The service will restore access, with the interurban line paying through Tupska and Foy HB. Blacktoy city clerk noted rail items and February mileage showed a rise over January. The railway company plans to supply water for the plant but may be unable to do so.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Dun
Tse Amrhison
Tupehwa
Chicago
Tupska
Foy
Tleker
Wiehitewae
Suits Fe
Mth
Sepot
Kansas & Southeastern Railroad Company
Kay Center
Oklahoma
Kay County
Banner Wheat
Unin
Arkansas City
Seerens
South Haven
Rupneweil
Water power on its own account a new concept
A fragmentary paper outlines plans for water powered connections and a change in distribution. It notes the Santa Fe approach, a two acre field, and a city grid tie. The text references auditors Willard and O Gonnell, and mentions staff changes and layoffs at the Rock Island works. Cy Warman’s early jobs are cited with Ames Guolland and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wewton
Santa Fe
Willard
Tame T
Texes
Tila Paxtion
O'Gonnell
Recelpta
Polteck
Baty
St. Loui
America
Rock Island
Goodland
Sith
Frisco selects a depot for line at Second and Wyandotte
Kanes City March 7 The St Louis and Kansas City railway enters Grand Central Depot at Second and Wyandotte street freight and passenger headquarters will be at the Second street depot due to limited trackage at the Union Station site. The Missouri Kansas Texas Trusters Company proposed the plan after debate over preferred depots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second
Wyandotte Streets
Kanes City
Bkankar City
St. Louis
Han Praneciace Raliwiy
Kansas City
Grand Centralepot
Wyandotte Street
Senid
Beit Line
Itincs
South Grand Avenue
Atrest
Hare
Vaniage
Enime
Miswouri
Batman & Tesac Trusters
Pany
Gerordings
Second Street
Depat
Read
Santa Fe Local Notes and Repairs Update
Santa Fe notes report trial trip by the Bneine $7 for use on stock trains from the Gulf. Engineer Collins resumes duties after illness. The repair yard sees weight repairs, with Will Johnson of the car repair department injured and on crutches. A pottery car shipped from Manwht via Santa Fe arrives with only one piece intact. John Mespelt and Topas are mentioned in connection with local industry and a prior fraud incident, with John Hiss tied to A T & S F Ry and promotions at Topeka shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulf
Ben Hols
Collins
Will Johnson
Santa Fé
Ont Mitat Ag
John Mespelt
Madison
John Hiss Bean
A. T
5 _F. Ry
Beller Ahupi
Ant
Topeka
Madina Democrat
Santa Fe Brakemen Ordered by Trainmaster
March 7 yardmaster Ban Elder and Trainmaster Whittenant direct Santa Fe to hire additional brakemen. Four potential recruits have already been selected and will be placed in road employment after the final examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
Pittshore
Ban Elder
Whittenant
Santa Pe Te
Po Fine
Uhanute
Wuntta Saga Sparks Kansas Rail Policy Debate
The Katvasoy and Topeka papers urge action on railroad rates and public duties, arguing that regions rely on rail access and outsiders to manage their public task. Editors imply state conventions should address transportation policy and political interests across counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katvasoy
Topeka
Tomika
Serena
Tuwais
Hilvie Ia
Neauhal
Nike
Beth
Kun- Sak Rellver
Reddit Fariens Airy
Thief Let Loose Returns To Crime In Kansas City Burglary
Ex sheriff Wilkerson notes Nelson Perry, a parolee from Topeka, joining Wyman Clark in a Kansas City burglary spree. Clark, released two years earlier, helped steal poultry and chickens from a farm then fled with a dog sheltering hens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkerson
Nelson Perry
Kansas City
Wyman Clark
Topeim
Clark
Bronte
Giule
Residency remodels on Garrison Street amid city notices
A long lists of local items recount remodeling plans on Garrison Street and community events. The notes mention resident improvements, a matinee at Crawford theater, and various civic notices. Reports include police activity, public appearances, a theater program, and school sports with a basketball game result.
County Primaries in Shawnee County Set For March
The Shawnee county Republicans schedule a primary under County System. March 12 from 5 to 9 p.m. selects delegates and alternates to the convention to be held at a city hall. Voters in wards and precincts will be assigned to each delegate and alternate. The document lists polling places and precinct leaders including named precincts and local officials. Arthur Capper is named chairman with Jom T. Chaness as secretary. the county committee is described in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gfalin
Hag Benn
Shawnes County
Republican Collalitine
Shawnee County
Crawfurd
Aysten
Rattray
Orlewk
Weloek
Bordeaty
Wick
Puoo
pHirsee
Eoeh
Dallots
Ollie Iwchel
Shietsie
Atinee
Ambar
Gviewasen
Wiseraville Township
Cits Nuttdine
W. Feostfu
Hilisters
Hilisters Af Shelia Teieientooes
Townantpihat
Soulen
Wright
Jatacheater Geecimet
Boles’ Schon Rouse
ACA
Thikchisel Park Preeinet
Highland Park Grocery
Georiy Funirr
Oakland Peecic
Auulre Wiiltmore
Charles Morne
Potvin Pruciser
Allen's Barn
J. Ee Larimer
Shungununga
Taughmans Ball Tes
Hy Sae Tea
G. A. R. Ball
H. Ae Smerth
Miva Manors
Toe
J. A Ee Withagasnart
Potue Metriet Nord
Nana Aw Niad of
Palees
Ore
A Pauwels
Eaerserinet
Valencia
Dover Poatofilee
F. Ih
Willard Acoot
Gibson
North and South Mission
Grange Hall
Oln
Hormhton
North
Kansas Avenue
John AE Wilkerson
Ateond
Kasans
Heine
J Peatin Wart
Kaskas Oyenne
A. Haedy
Cader
Grain-O: A Coffee Substitute From Pure Grains
Many people cannot drink coffee at night as it spoils sleep. Grain-O is promoted as a comforting, non caffeinated drink that aids rest. It is described as nourishing and cheering, made from pure grains, and suggested as a substitute for coffee for nervous persons and children.
Memorial Petition for Embree Return as Topeka Pastor
A vast Topeka congregation urged Dr A S Embree to be recalled after an acquittal by the First Methodist church official board. Pastor James A Troutman praised Embree’s five year tenure, cited expanded church rolls and sermons, and warned the end of his ministry here approaches. The assembly, numbering about 2,000, demanded continued leadership and expressed confidence in Embree among Topeka’s 40,000 residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. A. S Embres
First Methodist Church
Eheten
Tonton
Mimbere
Ames A. Troutman
Reolas
Mr. Troutman
Shore Eermati
Embree
Topeka
Tom
Evi
Pest
Troutman
Au- Wierke
Methodist Church
Dr. Embre
Hw Dngic
Embree Hed
Funeras
Dr. Embree
Takean
Tr.ombiree
Methodist
Im- Drees
Congregation seeks to retain Dr Embree for another year
Members pledge support if the church allows Dr Embree to continue under temporary rules at the coming session. Dr Embree spoke movingly expressing gratitude and noted the difficulty of leaving after five years. The board will petition the conference to extend his pastorate and the congregation sung Be Sest Be the Tie That Binds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Embree
Mr. Troutman
Dr. Embree
Peck Eyes Hay Meadows Massacre Re Trials
GEO R PECK considers fresh moves after Chicago Chronicle reports eight year delay in resuming the Stevens county Kansas haystack massacre case. Five men convicted face potential trial in Paris Texas amid county seat turmoil and unresolved questions. Peck, then Kansas defense volunteer, suspects ulterior motives and possible government interference to halt renewed proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hay Meadows
Chicago Chronicle
Stevens County
Kansas
Haystack
Paris
Tex
George R. Peck
Negro lynched in Mississippi for assault on a colored woman
Lake Cormorant Mississippi March 7 A negro named Will Jones was lynched by an unknown mob last night for assaulting a colored woman. Officers attempting to transfer him were overtaken and he was dragged to a telephone pole where his body hung in the moonlight. Phone Ero had been tried a week earlier for a similar offense but was not convicted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Lake Cormorant
Miss
Will Jones
A Look Ahead in Enid Editorial Page
In Enid Kansas news notes editorials discuss John M. Wilkerson and GOP prospects in Kansas. Mentions attorney general Boyle Web McNall and governor Leedy re election, plus John A. Martin monument appeal. Also reports Kansas and Southeastern Railroad construction, Kay Center Oklahoma as terminus, and local business notices and remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enid
Oklahoma
John M. Wilkerson
Topeka
Eberif
Shawnee Counts
Kansas
Boyle
McNall
Leedy
ToHnra Tale Fragment Prompts Caution
Fragmentary OCR text from a historical page shows two cases titled ToHnra with unclear content. The readable portion hints at a legal or listing note but lacks full names dates places or outcomes to determine a clear event. Further readable material is needed for a precise card.
Path of Death Bessie K Wreck North of Victoria
A passenger from Alaska aboard the City of Seattle reports a wreck north of Victoria resembling the Bessie K with all signs of no survivors. The Bessie K owned by J C Kimball Co of San Francisco carried 100 passengers and 257 tons freight and was due March 7 for Dyea. Wreck location about 100 miles north of Victoria on rocky shores, with no confirmed survivors. Authorities dispute details as rumors spread from Seattle to Victoria about the fate and sightings near Seymour Narrows and Vancouver Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Alaska
Grauman
Victoria
J.C. Kimball & Co
San Francisco
Tees
Wrangel
British Columbia
Shetter Point
Bessie K
Hexsie K
Skaguay
Vancouver Islands
Roberts
Farallon
Fogs Rocks
Hejia Belin
Fieseie K
Anderson
Lukma
National City
Seymour Narrows
Skaguiy
Gloucester Gold Hunters Engage in Freighting Lumber
Gloucester crews from Slices and Gloucester gear up to haul timber when the Yukon opens. They plan to sell or rent their vessel if a fair price arises, otherwise sail toward the Yukon or Katahdin Sound. Passengers Farallon from the west, Thomas Graham of Ontario, and Thomas Eliott of Monroe arrived in Seattle from Dawson City aboard the steamer. They left February 22 with Hi. Peter, reporting 2010 in cargo. A miner named Dawe reportedly found $1400 worth of gold at Elko Fado creek. A six-physician committee notes only one death at Skaeany in the past month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ban Wrancia
Capram
Surn
Gloucester
Pitty
Grays Harbor
Philip Chee
Michael
Yukon
Kataehue Sound
Seattle
Farallon
Thomas Graham
Ontario
Thomas Eliott
Monroe
Wash
Dawson City
Inet
Peter
Andina
Jett Dawe
Elfo- Fado Creek
Skaenay
City issues eight building permits this week
Chief Wilmarth issued permits for several structures including a stone storage building for Moeser Ter Manufacturing adjacent to the tie plant at Second and Tyler streets, cost 4500, doubling capacity. a rear brick and stone addition to W. W. Manspeaker’s store at 71 Kanus Avenue costing 700. a new barn for J A Ramsey on lot 251 West Sixth Street costing 100. a 190 kitchen at William Gibbs residence on lot 182 East Tenth Street costing 190. and a new agee at 1127 Morris Avenue for L A Swenson, with cost to be determined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmarth
Moeser Ter Manufacturine Company
Second and
Tyler Streets
W. W. Manspeaker
Kaneus Avenue
Kellan Book and Stationery Company
J. A. Ramsey
West Sixth Steed
William Gibbs
East Tenth Street
L. A. Swenson
Agee
Morris Avenue
Queensland split urged by delegates to England
Vancouver March 7 The Queensland Separation movement not dead yet a delegation will be sent to England to urge the English government to divide the north from the south and grant both parts responsible government. Progresive reform league formed at Brisbane with platform including one adult one vote white Australia Queensland markets for local produce taxation adjusted by ability to pay and industrial peace. Ballard Horehound Syrup advertised with harmful claim of cure at Stansfield 622 Ave and Miller's Pharmacary Co. 6th and Topeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
3. C
Queensland
Aorangi
England
Irn
Brisbane
Progressive Reform League
Australia
War Exists Though Peace Reaches Over Costa Rica Nicaraguas
San Jose advices report a frontier clash near Libreria between Nicaraguans and Costa Ricans. President Rafael Iglesias reportedly went to the field with Gen Aurel Estrada possibly to command for Nicaragua. No formal declaration yet, but tension suggests renewed conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Costa Rica
Nicaragua
New York
San Jose
Punta Arenas
The
Herald
Libreria
Fael Iglesias
Aurel Estrada
Fameg
First Installment Paid on Kansas Pacific Sale
Washington March 7 official notice states the first installment of 1,000,000 has been paid on the sale of the government interest in the Kansas Pacific railroad. The remaining 5,303,000 will be paid in four equal installments at 0, 1, and 60 days from February 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Kansas Pacifi
Texarkana Street Brawl Leaves Five Wounded Dead
A violent shootout in Texarkana Arkansas on March F with five men engaged near Columbus saloon. Vincen Graviano died from a heart shot, S Graviano mortally wounded, Peter Darrieo seriously hurt, Gingotta and Canela involved in fighting. Police details unclear as two suspects hid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbera
Texarkana
Ark
Texarkans
Keisted
Vincen Graviano
S. Graviano
Peter Darrieo
A. Gingotte
Miles Cannela
Columbus
Revimrdy Brothers
Gingotta
Cunelm
Grevinhos
Progres
White
Canela
Gingutta
Chineta
Man Accused of Swindling Old Soldiers Inmate Locked Up
Special Pension Examiner Kingtey arrested A. B Crake alias Crue for impersonating a federal official. He allegedly targeted veterans and pensioners, promising benefits across multiple states. Authorities allege he planned to travel using varied aliases to collect funds from potential and existing beneficiaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingtey
A. B
Crake
Brenn Holt
Crue
Dox
Biel
Bowe
Grain-O Grain-O0 Drink for Children and Adults
Grain-O0 is promoted as a nourishing beverage branded as a health builder not a stimulant. It claims to strengthen nerves, reduce tobacco use, and offer coffee-like energy without injurious properties. Advertises Sterling Remedy Co, Chicago or New York, with dubious health claims and general availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All Generis
Sterling Remely Co
Chicago
New York
Kidney Trouble Cured by New Remedy Claim
An old newspaper piece reports on Bright’s disease and a claimed new cure by John Murrow, a Springfield chemist, with promises of a soon available remedy from a U.S. drug company. It notes the winter illness described as a cold and hints at future stock of the treatment and pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Bright
Richard Bright
Nature
Moet
John Murrow
Chemiet
Springfield
Cato
Stu
United States
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Railroad News
Dun
Chicago Crossing
Mr. Dun
Santa PE
Southwestern Fuel Co
Owest Tee
Ana
Frisco
Arion Ant
Sleth
Rendell Swhetinearget
Prank P. Maclannan
Erissi Busisiens
StCaRe - 2
Ses
Benedict Sars
Inom
Steele
Toveks Ratwas
Tas
Sumiays
Ean
Hamilton
Atchison Globe
Charles Blood Smith
Bert Meesser
Kar
J. Aulph Hurivy
Frank Thupias
Cirence Montalnr
Marin Sheen Company
John
Marie Samson
Nancy Haka
Crawford Theater
Newton Republicas
Typor
Newtym
Keele Bok and Stutluery
Fie
Marnsvenker
Place Agri
J. Pil
Dieniel
Chriss Iospiea
Kanes Avenue
Severnl
Honottad A Tours
Colles
Hillwick
Lle
Albel
Geblve
Auchor
Ge Wood
Joseph
G. Waters
Mira
Pendon
Traud
Ghent
Shawnee
Frank Whitmer
Wil Vanarsdat
Ciinkscale
Anno Lindertje
Milaxew Fabs
Pearl Givens
Ty Wright
Neweesrellony
Chriers Secentry
Siattic Tiany
Brie
High Sehowl
MCA Gymnasieen
Ne Huh Yahool
Browach
Hadley
Aewart Ahl
Republican Central Committee
Geo. R. Peck
United States Supreme Court
Peck
Lody
John A. Martin
Atchison
Johns A. Martin
Topeky
D. C
Jook the New
Peerless
Steam Launary
West Eighth Street
Ballant
Geo
W. Stansfield
Kan. Ave
Miller's Pharmacy
Cor, 6Th
Topeka Avenue
Cas ToHnra
Path OF Death
Ballard
Stansfield
Ave
Miller
Topeks Avenue
Kansas Pacific Payment
Swampoodle
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